CFA Scholarship Application

CFA Scholarship Application

CFA Scholarship Application

Four CFA Student Scholarships are available for qualified students.  The scholarship waives the one-time enrollment fee ($450) and discounts the exam costs ($650 - $1380) to $350.

Eligibility

Undergraduate students who are currently in their last year of study and graduate students.

Application Process

Complete the Scholarship Application on the CFA website.  In the attachment section, please attach the following:

  1. CV/Resume
  2. Academic Transcript – Unofficial one from banner will suffice
  3. Essay (maximum one page)

The essay should provide a description of your career objectives, how the CFA Charter will help you attain your goals, academic achievements, finance-related extra-curricular activities, and confirm a commitment to a conscientious study program beginning at least five months prior to the exam date. (Typically, 250 hours of study time are required to pass a CFA exam.)

Important Dates

The application has a rolling deadline.  

It is important to note that the scholarship recipient is not obligated to sit for a specific offering. Students can register and sit for any exam that is open for registration within one year from the date their award decision is made.

For test dates, cost, and registration: https://www.cfainstitute.org/en/programs/cfa/exam 

 

Helpful Links

 

For additional information on applying for the CFA scholarship, please contact Dr. Jia Wang